For those with access to the
VA Intranet, model VA CRADAs and related
documents (SOPs as well as legal review and
negotiating guidance) are posted on the VA
intranet
at
http://vaww.research.va.gov/programs/tech_transfer/model_agreements/default.cfm.
Please bookmark this address for future
reference.
For those without access to the VA Intranet, request
copies of the current documents from TTP staff assistant, Ms.
Noahline Stuart
(Noahline.Stuart@va.gov).
Model CRADAs, annotations
and SOPs will be updated from time to time
so it is important to download the current
version of the appropriate model each time CRADA negotiations are initiated.
Models are linked below only for
identification purposes and may not be the
most current versions.
NPCs that do not currently have
access to the VA intranet are encouraged to
pursue one of the following:
-
Obtain VA intranet access
for at least one designated NPC staff
member. This involves obtaining a VA
email address and undergoing VA
training. Consult the local IT Office
for assistance.
-
2. Work with the facility
Research Office to designate a VA staff
member who will download these documents
for you as needed.
If neither of these is
possible, request copies of the current
documents from TTP staff assistant, Ms.
Noahline Stuart
(Noahline.Stuart@va.gov).
NAVREF encourages NPCs to
arrange their own direct access to the VA
intranet. New models as well as updated
versions of existing models and guidance
will be posted from time to time so
convenient access to the VA intranet is
recommended.
On
December 26, 2007, Under Secretary for Health Michael Kussman, MD,
signed the VHA directive mandating use of CRADAs. As described in the
FAQs, use of CRADAs will be mandatory as of March 26, 2008, ninety days
after signing of the directive. Please take a few minutes to become
familiar with the FAQs and the directive.
VHA
Directive 2007-044 Mandating Use of CRADAs
CRADA FAQs
For comprehensive information about VA
CRADAs and CRADAs in general, please go to
the VA R&D web site regarding technology
transfer:
http://www.research.va.gov/programs/tech_transfer/crada/default.cfm
Use the links at the left to navigate the
site.
